National Lampoon Magazine #34

"Invasion of the Money Snatchers!" is a satirical twist on the classic alien invasion trope, reimagined in 1981’s National Lampoon Magazine #34 with a bizarre and absurd premise: the town of Whiteville is infiltrated by extraterrestrials who disguise themselves as pastrami sandwiches to manipulate the population. Written by Gerald Sussman and illustrated by Frank Springer, whose inks bring the surreal humor to life, this sharp parody blends social satire with the absurdity of Cold War-era paranoia. The cover by Frank Springer perfectly captures the issue’s offbeat tone.